A century of Turkey talk 2000-2100.

[Alex1010]

Most of us raise them both. Most house them separately but free range them all together. We actualy just discussed this over the past few posts or pages with someone else lol. As for the bronze, my two bronze hens are sweet hearts. I have a standard bronze hen and a red bronze.

My red bronze hen, Sweet Pea

My bronze, Pebbles

But, I'm very partial to my Bourbon reds

Do you think I should go ahead and get the turkeys? I've always wanted some

 

[poorfarm]

I've pastured turkeys and chickens together for more than 20 years now. The first place didn't have blackhead in the soil, this one does. The local avian vet went over the whole thing with me; he didn't recommend getting rid of the turkeys or anything. They pasture together but they have separate sleeping quarters. Some turkeys will kill chickens (or ducks) if they can get them down and keep pecking, so I wouldn't lock them into someplace the chickens couldn't get away. If you want the whole rundown, details, on the blackhead, send me a PM and I'll copy it to you rather than post it again. I love my turkeys too much to give them up.

 

[Alex1010]

Thanks for the tips guys I'll house them in different coops but Freerange them together too, I'll let you guys know when I get them!

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Do you think I should go ahead and get the turkeys? I've always wanted some

I would. If they end up with blackhead, then you'll know. Most of us just jumped into it and have never looked back. I couldn't imagine giving up my turkeys

 

[Alex1010]

Thanks a lot, I'll definitely get them. They're about 3 years old should I look for younger ones or is that a good age to begin with, when's the hen most egg laying age? And when do they stop?

 

[feistychick]

Hey guys, I am wanting to get into turkeys mostly the Bronze, any opinions about them? The problem is I have chickens and I heard about black head, even though I know many people who raise them together and never had a issue. What do you guys feel about that? Should I take the risk? Are any of you guys raising them together? And I want to let mine Freerange is that a good idea ?

I also raise mine with my chickens.... It seems you either have blackhead issues, or you don't. I have a bronze and 4 bourbon reds. I love my turkeys, they are a blast to have around

 

[Alex1010]

I also raise mine with my chickens.... It seems you either have blackhead issues, or you don't. I have a bronze and 4 bourbon reds. I love my turkeys, they are a blast to have around

Love how everybody is so welcoming and giving out their tips! Thanks once again I'll message the person in a few to see when I can go for them

 

[Alex1010]

Which is best Royal Palms Or Bronze for a beginner?

 

[NathanZee]

Hey guys, I am wanting to get into turkeys mostly the Bronze, any opinions about them? The problem is I have chickens and I heard about black head, even though I know many people who raise them together and never had a issue. What do you guys feel about that? Should I take the risk? Are any of you guys raising them together? And I want to let mine Freerange is that a good idea ?

I just asked the same question to everyone and they all told me they would be fine!

 

[memphis]

Alex, you can always call your local extension office & ask about blackhead in your area. Royal Palm or Bronze....get both! You'll love turkeys. Totally different than chickens. We like to describe them as dogs with feathers. They can bond strongly with people. Next thing you know they are asleep in your lap!

Keep us posted! AND post pictures!